From Recipes for Success Podcast: S1:Ep 7 In Conversation with Cara Ahern, Empathy, Lifelong Learning & Wildly Important Goals (WIGs)
In Episode 7 of the "Recipes for Success" Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my former HubSpot colleague, Cara Ahern. Cara & I used to have the most interesting and thought provoking conversations when we worked together, and I was delighted to have another of these conversations, this time with you, the listener, benefiting!
I was Cara's manager, but the respect and trust between us was mutual. We both learned from each other, supported each other, had each other's back, and wanted to see the other succeed. And those sentiments formed the basis of this conversation.
The Role of Collective Success
In this conversation, Cara highlights the power of collective success. She doesn't just chase her own dreams; she wants to lift her family and team up too. It makes me think of that quote, "A rising tide lifts all boats". She embodies this by not just chasing her own goals, dreams and desires, but also by asking others how she can help them achieve their goals. In predominantly competition fuelled workplaces, that's not something you see every day, and is absolutely worth celebrating!
The Magic of Collective Success
There is a feel good factor of seeing others' succeed. Cara's dedication to collective success is a magical thing. Her motivation comes from her deep empathy, and she believes that success isn't just about personal wins. She gets a real kick out of watching companies and people thrive, and she knows that she plays a part in that success. Her desire to give back stems from the support she's received, and she pays it forward with her own unique empathy.
Empathy in the Workplace
The chat also dives into the significance of empathy, particularly in customer success roles. Both Cara & I have experience in this field, which is all about making sure customers get the most out of their products or services. Cara's approach is all about understanding her customers' businesses and helping them thrive. The conversation emphasizes that when customers succeed, there's a fantastic feel-good factor for those who help them. And that's something every woman in the workforce can embrace and make her own.
Conclusion
Cara's approach underscores the importance of collective success, where she's not only driven by her own ambitions but actively seeks to help others achieve their goals, a refreshing departure from cutthroat competition. Her deep empathy is the driving force behind her commitment to collective success, finding immense satisfaction in watching others thrive. This is something every woman in the workforce can embrace and make her own.
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